{Simple Porcelain Brooch, from Mrs Peterson Pottery on Blue Caravan}Without my lovely customers, I would not be able to do what I love (make stuff!). When I started selling at markets I met so many other great designer/makers also having a go at earning a living from their craft. From then on I decided to stay away from the shopping malls and support independent designers as much as I could. For me, it's important to know where my money is being spent. This philosophy has now started to spill over to other areas of my life - my fruit and veggies are bought from the local green grocer or farmers market rather than the big chain supermarkets. My skincare is from local producers who use organic ingredients and are truly passionate about what they do.
Switching to a home-based work environment has also seen many changes in my life. I eat healthier as I have the time and the opportunity to cook myself a yummy lunch. I walk more - to the post office in the mornings, or to the local shops in the afternoon to pick up ingredients for dinner.
My home is very important to me as I spend so much time here - I've been looking around each room recently and can see many ways that I could simplify things while still allowing for creativity and my own personal touch. Everything is so intertwined - home / work / self - it makes me smile when I take a step back and see how all the areas of my life seem to fit so nicely together.
So, where is all this rambling going? In 2012, I would love to dedicate more time to sharing my ideas, thoughts and inspirations with you. It is my goal to practice living a more simple life, while also having fun and continuing to be creative. Every Friday (just in time for the weekend so you can put things into action!) I will share an idea or a resource on simple living. I'm excited to get started!
There will also be other regular features and new things on the blog, so stay tuned!
Shannon x
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